Bone Metabolism News, Articles & Features

History of Falls Predicts Future Fractures in Postmenopausal Women

A history of falls, especially injurious falls, predicts subsequent fractures in postmenopausal women.

Ambient Air Pollution Linked to Lower Bone Mineral Content

Exposure to ambient particulate matter air pollution with an aerodynamic diameter <2.5 µm and black carbon is associated with lower bone mineral content in adults.

Faster Bone Turnover in Menopause Linked to Incident Fracture Risk

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Hannah Dellabella

Faster increases in bone turnover during the menopausal transition are associated with an increased risk for fracture postmenopause.

Meta-Analysis: Osteoporosis and Fracture Risk in Patients Living With HIV

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Amit Akirov, MD

The researchers suggest including information about bone-healthy lifestyle in the management of PLWHIV, as well as earlier initiation of osteoporosis prophylaxis and treatment.

Vitamin D Supplementation Alone Does Not Reduce Fracture Risk

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Amit Akirov, MD

Randomized controlled trials demonstrate no fracture risk reduction with vitamin D supplements alone, according to findings from a meta-analysis.

How Do Anorexia Nervosa and Obesity Affect Bone Metabolism in Young Women?

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Amit Akirov, MD

Extreme body weights associated with either anorexia nervosa or obesity may affect bone mineral density and bone remodeling in young women.

Clinical Disease Activity Measures Associated With Trabecular Bone Loss in Axial Spondyloarthritis

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Endocrinology Advisor Contributing Writer

Researchers evaluated the association between trabecular bone loss and disease activity measures in patients with axial spondyloarthritis.

Which Type of Exercise Preserves Bone Health While Dieting?

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Amit Akirov, MD

Resistance exercise alone or in combination with aerobic exercise was found to be better than aerobic exercise alone in reducing weight loss-induced decreases in hip BMD.